The invention relates to an automation device for training purposes, having a computer (2) which comprises a processor unit (11), a computer housing (10), a data interface (12) and a monitor (15), wherein the processor unit (11), the data interface (11) and the monitor (15) are accommodated in the computer housing (10). According to the invention at least one work module (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) is provided which comprises a module housing (17) on which a connector (18) for a electrical and/or fluid coupling to an external component (23, 24, 30) is formed and in which a processing unit (26) for processing electrical signals from the computer (2) and/or the external component (23, 24, 30) is accommodated, wherein the work module (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) is designed for arrangement at a working position adjacent to the monitor (15) and is configured for signal communication with the processor unit (11) via a wireless and/or wired signal path which extends over the data interface (12).